Voluntary
Action Sheffield (VAS) is an independent voluntary
organisation supporting the development of the
voluntary and community sector (VCS) locally.
It
is a registered charity (no. 223007) and a company limited
by guarantee (no. 215695), governed by a Board of Management
(Trustees) nominated and elected by its members.
VAS’ membership has representation from over
300 local voluntary & community groups and
a small number of individuals.
VAS
is a member of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (formerly NACVS) and works particularly closely
with NAVCA members in South Yorkshire and across
the Yorkshire & Humber region.
What
does VAS do?
VAS
provides a wide range of support and services
to groups, helping those that are starting up,
as well as organisations that are already established.
We are committed to equal opportunities and
to making our services relevant and accessible
to smaller, community based groups. See "What we can do for you..." leaflet explaining all VAS's services.
In
addition to support for groups, some of VAS’
services are directed at individuals, particularly
volunteers and people who use health & social
care services in the city.
VAS
also has an intermediary role, supporting and
facilitating joint working between voluntary
& community groups and with statutory bodies;
and helping to ensure that the interests and
concerns of the VCS are properly represented.
See:
Services
Partnership & regeneration
VAS Impact Report
Annual
Report 2006-07
Business Plan Review May 2007 to find out more about VAS’ work.
AGM 2007 - Office of the Third Sector (OTS), Overview and Third Sector Review
